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Jiu Jitsu Instructors & Coaches at GRACIE BARRA Clearwater

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Gracie Barra Clearwater

Instructors

John Keller

Head Instructor
John Keller

Owner At Gracie Barra Clearwater

John Keller is the owner and head instructor of Gracie Barra Clearwater. John had been training in different martial arts since he was a teenager but found Brazilian jiu-jitsu in 2004 and immediately focused all of his time training jiu-jitsu under Eduardo De Lima.

After reaching blue belt, John added muay thai and MMA training under Roger Patrizzi. At purple belt, John began teaching classes at Gracie Barra Clearwater and gained competition experience in jiu-jitsu and MMA.

Since then, John has dedicated himself to teaching classes for all ages as well as specific classes for Law Enforcement. John believes in being able to teach jiu-jitsu in a safe and fun environment for all types of practitioners. John is currently a 3rd-degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Beatrice Lopez

Instructor
Beatrice Lopez

Instructor at Gracie Barra Clearwater

Beatrice Lopez is the co-instructor for our women’s self defense class at Gracie Barra Clearwater. Her goal is to help women of all ages and backgrounds to feel safe and strong. 
 
Beatrice is tested out of the Gracie Barra’s women’s defense program under head instructor John Keller. Along with her martial arts experience, Beatrice brings over 15 years of teaching experience in ballroom dancing and is an award winning dance professional. In her free time, Beatrice enjoys studying other martial arts, competing in CrossFit, and improving people’s smile as a dental hygienist.

Gracie Barra Clearwater

Coaches

Anne Hobelmann

Jiu-Jitsu Coach

Italo Gamara

Jiu-Jitsu Coach

Michael Copping

Jiu-Jitsu Coach

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